DevOps Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

DevOps Engineer (AI): Building and maintaining infrastructure for an AI platform across cloud and on-premises environments with an accent on Kubernetes orchestration and infrastructure-as-code. Focus on deploying microservices in restricted network environments, solving complex connectivity challenges, and automating deployment lifecycles.

Location: Hybrid/On-site at Fort Carson, Colorado, USA. Must have US citizenship and an Active Secret security clearance.

Salary: $160,000 – $190,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides a command center between data, models, and business outcomes to help organizations solve national security and business challenges using AI.

What you will do

• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to deploy custom Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-prem environments.
• Partner directly with users and stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical solutions and tailored deployment strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex integrations, debugging containerized microservices, network configurations, and application logs.
• Lead software deployments on unclassified, CUI, and classified networks to ensure platform reliability.
• Identify friction points in the installation process and automate them to improve product evolution.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in software, DevOps, SRE, or systems engineering.
• Expertise in deploying and diagnosing microservices within Kubernetes using Helm and kubectl.
• Deep proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools for managing VMs and containerized services.
• Strong scripting and coding skills in Bash and/or Python for custom automation.
• Mastery of Linux systems including RHEL, Ubuntu, and Alpine.
• Active Secret (or above) US security clearance and US citizenship.

Nice to have

• Experience with DOD networking, security requirements (STIGs, NIST), and classified networks.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD for GPU-enabled servers.
• Experience deploying Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) projects.
• Familiarity with NAS/SAN technologies and DDIL impact environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan and voluntary life/disability insurance.
• Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave.
• High-trust work environment valuing candor, ownership, and individual responsibility for collective results.